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EMU’s online vendor change & 6 things to know about textbooks before fall 2025

As students begin to pick out their textbooks for the fall 2025 semester, they must keep in mind that EMU's online textbook vendor will be changing in July 2025. Sadly, according to a recent survey, many students drop classes because they cannot afford to buy textbooks. However, there are some steps students can take to reduce the cost of textbooks without compromising their learning.

Hazardous weather warning issued Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Washtenaw County

More updates to come as the National Weather Service issues a thunderstorm and localized flooding warning to Washtenaw and surrounding counties.

EMU's University Park pond serves as home for dozens of koi, even during winter

Students who walk around EMU's recreation park and Lake House can observe the colorful koi fish in the water of the pond. Beyond the moments of relaxation, the pond and the koi fish tell a story of the history of the university's recreational facility. Also, the way koi fish live in the pond during both the warm summer and freezing winter might be surprising.

What's the Move? June 24-30

From a baseball game to a live concert, here are some of the events happening around the Ypsilanti area during June.

Shakespeare in the Arb brings 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' to life this summer

Shakespeare in the Arb is a community theater group bringing the magic of Shakespeare to the Nichols Arboretum.

Staying safe during the Midwest's first heat wave of 2025

Much of the Midwest will experience an extreme heat wave this weekend.

Ypsilanti's urban farm, Growing Hope, fosters community and sustainable food production

Managed by volunteers, the lot is a small farm, where a group called Growing Hope encourages people to gather and grown their own food. Since 2003, the nonprofit organization has grown hope among the local community through local food production. The farm is a place where working-class families can have a small plot, and assistance in tending their gardens. The farm also grows fruits and vegetables that are then sold at the Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace. 

Local Artist of the Month: Madison Cantrell vends at Ypsi Pride 2025

Madison Cantrell is an art and journalism double major at Eastern Michigan University who focuses on film and digital photography and serves as the editor in chief of Cellar Roots. Ypsilanti Pride 2025 is the first time Cantrell is selling their work, and they are excited to see what comes in the future with internship opportunities.

Judge orders Arbor One landlords to make immediate repairs

The 22nd Circuit Court of Washtenaw County ordered Arbor One Apartments to rectify the living conditions of the rental units immediately.

As spring weather arrives, EMU Police Chief encourages participating in Eagle Alerts

Severe weather events are more likely to happen as spring turns into summer, but by paying attention to safety warnings and following their, students can do a great deal to keep themselves safe.

Michigan Student Action holds know your rights event on protesting

Michigan Student Action held a Know Your Rights event about protesting for young people interested in getting involved in organizing and activism.

The Echo's guide to celebrating Pride Month in Michigan

There are endless ways to celebrate Pride across the state, and not just in June. Put on your rainbows and celebrate loudly and proudly.

Ypsilanti's Star Studio hosts Rainbow Runway

The best thing about the job at Star Studios for owner Angel Vanas is seeing people finally feel like themselves after seeing their hair. 

Michigan Panthers headed to UFL postseason

As the Panthers push for their first championship title, now is the perfect time to catch the action up close.

New Michigan Medicine Ypsilanti Health Center opens in heart of downtown

The University of Michigan has established its footprint in Ypsilanti, opening the Michigan Medicine Health Center on 220 W Michigan Ave.

Human Relations Commission meeting ends early

The Human Relations Commission's May 16 meeting ended early because the commission did not meet quorum.

Water Tower Distilling Co. celebrates opening in downtown Ypsilanti

Water Tower Distilling Co. held their grand opening event Friday, May 16, 2025, featuring live music and a signature cocktail and mocktail menu.

The Eastern Echo named 2024 College Newspaper of the Year by Michigan Press Association

Planned Parenthood Generation Action responds to chalk on campus sidewalks

While students have been continuously sharing their opinions on the matter, nobody has gone to administration about the issue, and the administration has yet to step in on the rule-breaking chalk.

Hundreds march in Lansing, Detroit as part of national rally against Trump administration